Rheinischer Verein of Milwaukee

​​Radio: Continental Showcase with Bob Ziegenbein on Joy 1340am

  • First Saturday of the month. Rheinischer Verein has a radio spot from 1:45–2:00 p.m. Let your friends know and enjoy some nice music!


Meetings: Third Sunday of the month

  • ​Board Meeting:​​
    • ​Sunday, April 16 at 1pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, May 21 at 1pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, July 16 at 1pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, August 20 at 1pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, September 24 at 1pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, October 15 at 1pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • ​Sunday, November 19th at 1pm via Zoom
    • Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 1pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 1pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 1pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
  • General Meeting:​​
    • Sunday, April 16 at 2pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
      • ​​Annual meeting and voting of the board
    • Sunday, May 21 at 2pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, July 16 at 2pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, August 20 at 2pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, September 24 at 2pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, October 15 at 2pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 2pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 2pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 2pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
      • ​​​Annual meeting and voting of the board
    • Contact Curt Bauer at 414-708-2958 for meeting information


Our Events: Dates & Times Subject to Change. ​  

  • German Fest 2023
    • July 28, 29, and 30th
    • Volunteer at one of our four bars, at the culture tent, help with electric and tents or help set up or take down the event! Plus you get in for free, free parking, and free food/drink tickets! Plus all the Gemütlichkeit!
    • Volunteer Days/Shifts: 
      • Friday 7/28 from 3pm to 7:30pm and 7:30pm to Midnight
      • Saturday 7/29 from Noon to 6pm and 6pm to Midnight
      • Sunday 7/30 from Noon to 3pm and 3pm to 7pm
    • See a board member for details or email us at RheinischerVereinMKE@gmail.com ​
  • Princenkönung and Hoppeditz Erwachung
    • ​Saturday, November 11, 2023
    • Join us as we crown our very own Rheinischer Verein Prinzenpaar. Formal dress is requested. Dancing is a MUST!
    • More information to come!
  • Weihnachtsfeier
    • ​December 10, 2023 at Bavarian Bierhaus
    • Special Guest: Mr. and Mrs. Claus!
    • More information to come!
  • Weiberfastnacht
    • ​February 8, 2024
    • Join us for Ladies Night! Not a Lady? That's OK. Dress up like one anyway and see if you can fool us! Don't want to shave your winter beard? Be the bearded lady! 
    • More information to come!
  • Maskenball
    • ​Saturday, February 10, 2024
    • Dress up in your favorite costume and come out for a night of music, dancing, & beer!​
    • Special performance by Rheinischer Verein Männer Ballet
    • More information to come!
  • Kehraus 
    • Saturday, February 17, 2024
    • It is the end of the Karneval season when activities are laid to rest. You won't be crying at this funeral. Jokes are told and if you laugh, you have to donate money. 
    • More information to come!
  • German Fest 2024
    • Volunteer at one of our four bars, at the culture tent, help with electric and tents or help set up or take down the event! Plus you get in for free, free parking, and free food/drink tickets! Plus all the Gemütlichkeit!
    • See a board member for details or email us at RheinischerVereinMKE@gmail.com 
  • Princenkönung and Hoppeditz Erwachun
    • ​Saturday, November 16, 2024
  • Maskenball
    • ​Saturday, March 1, 2025
  • Kehraus
    • ​Saturday, March 8, 2025


Other German Culture Events​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​ 

  • 88th Annual Stiftungsfest
    • ​Saturday, April 15
    • Location: Historic Orchard Inn (N83 W12608 Old Orchard Rd Menomonee Falls)
    • Doors open at 5. Alpine Blast plays from 6 to 10pm. Schuplattler performances throughout the evening. 5050 cash raffle. Basket Raffles. Free admission
  • DANK's Fruhlingsfest 
    • ​Saturday, April 22
    • Location: The American Legion (N120W15932 Freistadt Rd Germantown)
    • Doors open at 4:30pm. The evening will begin with a short performance at 5:30 by the DANK/Schwaben Chor. Followed by music for dancing by Kenny Brandt and Tony Sabo. The DANK Fok Dancer will perform during a bank break. There will be door prizes, gift raffles, and a 50/50 raffle! Food, coffee, and desserts will be available for purchase.
    • Admission is $10, students under 18 is $5
      • ​DANK members and active military with ID are free. 
    • Contact William Bessa (414-331-6957) for reservations of 8 or more. 
  • SMZs Bockbierfest
    • Saturday, ​April 29
    • More information to come
  • ​German Fest 2023
    • July 28, 29, and 30th
    • Volunteer at one of our four bars, at the culture tent, help with electric and tents or help set up or take down the event! Plus you get in free and free parking!
    • See a board member for details
  • Das Fest USA
    • ​August 4 to August 6 (times on their website)
    • Location: Walworth County Fairgrounds (411 E Court St, Elkhorn)
    • Free Admission!​
  • NYC Stueben Day Parade
    • ​September 15 to 17
    • More information on their website
  • Krampusnacht
    • ​Sunday, December 3, 2023
    • More information on their website
  • GAMGA 2024!
    • ​January 12 and 13, 2024
    • Tuscany Suites & Casino in VEGAS!